North Woods Phenology
Series produced by WTIP
Image by: Martha Marnocha
Phenologist Chel Anderson shares information and insights about the great outdoors in Northeastern Minnesota
The features range from 5-10 minutes. We have chosen to share the features that have a wide appeal.
388 Pieces
Order by:
Newest First |
Oldest First
A couple of weeks back we had a prolonged rainfall that might have an unusual effect for this time of year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturali...
- Added: Jun 23, 2017
- Length: 07:41
Ice on area lakes and rivers seems to change frequently this time of year. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson to learn more.
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 08:45
How do some birds so expertly extract seeds from their shells and then digest them? WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about s...
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 08:01
With the freeze and thaw and rain we’ve had earlier in the winter, a crust has formed beneath the snow…and it’s hard. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks wit...
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 07:43
There may be snow accumulating on a frequent basis, but it’s accumulating on a thick crust that has advantages and disadvantages for some animals. ...
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 06:56
Balsam fir are popular Christmas trees, but they do have male and female flowers on the larger ones. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel...
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 07:38
Cold weather swings and not-the-usual suspects at the bird feeder. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the winter so far.
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 08:07
WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the Language of Bark. This is part one of a two-part North Woods Phenology feature.
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 06:07
WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the language of bark. This is part two of a two-part North Woods Phenology feature.
- Added: Jun 28, 2017
- Length: 05:23
The seasons are changing, slowly -- and they are getting warmer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about fall to winter.
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:56
Traditionally fall is when we’re most apt to see ruffed grouse, especially if we’re hunters. But grouse sign is visible all year. WTIP’s Jay Anders...
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:40
Autumn is slow in coming, but changes are being made in the natural world, just not as apparent as in some years. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with na...
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:18
They’re blue and somewhat stocky and you’ll always see them around water. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about belted king...
- Added: Jun 29, 2017
- Length: 07:46
Some flowers close at night, others stay open. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about how they do it and a bit about what we...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:54
This flower has three ways to reproduce – pollen, seeds and cloning. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about twinflower.
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:53
The queens are busy this time of year, contributing to their important role as pollinators. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 08:03
Spring is definitely slipping toward summer. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about the spring marvels of this time of year.
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:51
They’re the first flowers of spring getting as much sun as they can before the leaf cover takes over. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Ch...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 07:40
As spring gets closer the woods and the creatures in the woods start to change. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about snows...
- Added: Jul 03, 2017
- Length: 11:46
There are more signs of an early spring besides milder weather. WTIP’s Jay Andersen talks with naturalist Chel Anderson about all the indicators of...
- Added: Jul 06, 2017
- Length: 07:58
